What is the performance of this Fibre Channel switch?

Delivers 2 Tbps aggregate bandwidth with 700 ns port-to-port latency via cut-through switching at 32Gb. Handles up to 566 million frames/sec and 100 million IOPS, optimized for flash storage and hyper-scale virtualization workloads.

Does it support scalability and upgrades?

Scales from 24 to 64 ports using Ports on Demand (PoD) in 12-port increments plus QSFP PoD, with hot code load for zero-downtime firmware updates. Optional software includes 12-Port Upgrade, ISL Trunking, and Power Pack+ for advanced features.

What management tools are available?

Integrated with B-series SAN Network Advisor, Storage Essentials, and point-and-click UI. Supports comprehensive tools for monitoring, plus optional Professional+ or Enterprise editions for enhanced SAN management in enterprise environments.

What are the physical dimensions and power features?

1U rack-mount form factor measures 4.39 x 44 x 35.56 cm, weighs 7.73 kg without transceivers. Includes dual power supplies, in-flight encryption, and availability features like hot code load for reliable operation.

Is it compatible with NVMe and encryption?

NVMe-ready with Fibre Channel protocol support. Provides in-flight encryption for secure data transfer, alongside 32Gb to 128Gb speeds, making it suitable for modern flash-based and secure storage infrastructures.

Q0U54B - HPE Q0U54B SN6600B 32Gb 48/24 FC Switch

Name: HPE Q0U54B SN6600B 32Gb 48/24 FC Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: Q0U54B

Q0U54B - HPE Q0U54B SN6600B 32Gb 48/24 FC Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE StoreFabric SN6600B 32Gb 48/24 Fibre Channel Switch (SKU: Q0U54B) is an enterprise-class, 1U rack-mount switch designed for hyper-scale virtualization, cloud infrastructures, and flash-based storage. It features 48 SFP+ ports (24 enabled, scalable to 48) supporting 4/8/10/16/32 Gb FC speeds, plus 4 QSFP+ ports for 128 Gb connectivity, delivering 2 Tbps aggregate bandwidth and 700 ns port-to-port latency via cut-through switching. NVMe-ready with in-flight encryption, it supports hot code load and ports-on-demand upgrades without downtime, scaling to 64 ports. Management includes B-series SAN Network Advisor and Storage Essentials integration. Optional software like Power Pack+ enables advanced routing and trunking. Ideal for data center consolidation and demanding workloads, it weighs 7.73 kg with dimensions 4.39 x 44 x 35.56 cm.

Scales 24-64 ports with PoD, no downtime
2 Tbps bandwidth, 700ns latency at 32Gb
48 SFP+ + 4 QSFP+ ports, NVMe-ready
In-flight encryption, hot code load
1U rack-mount, 7.73 kg weight
Supports 4-32Gb FC, 128Gb QSFP

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	Q0U54B
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	SN6600B 32Gb 48/24
Scalability	Scales from 24 to 64 ports; SAN expansion capable
Product Line	StoreFabric SN6600B Fibre Channel Switch
Product Type	Fibre Channel Switch
Software Optional	HPE Power Pack+ software; 12-Port Upgrade; Integrated Routing; ISL Trunking; HPE SAN Network Advisor Professional+ or Enterprise
Protocol Supported	Fibre Channel; NVMe ready
Management Features	B-series SAN Network Advisor; Integration with Storage Essentials; Comprehensive management tools

Compatible systems

Widely compatible with multiple operating systems; specific systems not detailed in sources

Best for

Hyper-scale Virtualization
Supports demanding I/O with 2 Tbps bandwidth and 700ns latency, enabling efficient handling of virtualized workloads across 48 SFP+ ports scalable to 64.
Cloud Infrastructures
Delivers 32Gb to 128Gb FC performance in 1U form for dense scaling, ideal for large-scale cloud storage with NVMe readiness and ports-on-demand.
Flash-based Storage
Provides low-latency cut-through switching and up to 100 million IOPS for flash arrays, with in-flight encryption ensuring secure data transfer.
Data Center Consolidation
Ultra-dense design with hot code load and no-downtime upgrades supports growth from 24 to 64 ports for consolidated enterprise SANs.

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Latency	700 nanoseconds port-to-port using cut-through switching at 32Gb
Aggregate Bandwidth	2 Tbps

Encryption Capability	In-flight encryption

Weight	7.73 kg with two power supply FRUs without transceivers
Dimensions	4.39 x 44 x 35.56 cm
Form Factor	1U rack mount

Interface/Ports

Ports	48 SFP+ ports; 4 QSFP ports each providing four 32Gb connections; scalable to 64 ports
Port Speed	32 Gbps Fibre Channel; supports 4/8/10/16/32 Gb FC on SFP+ ports; 128 Gb on QSFP ports
Fibre Channel Ports	48 SFP+ ports enabled (scalable to 24); 4 QSFP+ ports

HPE Q0U54B SN6600B 32Gb 48/24 FC Switch